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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
1
Elinor Root declares disarmament plans should wait until after President Harding is inaugurated March 4, stating it impracticable for the United States to take action toward world agreement before the new administration takes office.
Washington January 22 The question of total or partial disarmament should not be discussed by the United States with other nations before the new administration takes office. Big Root, a founder of the League of Nations arbitration court, urged prompt steps after March 4 to seek a general disarmament agreement. His letter to Representative Butler asks for views on an estimate for tonnage of warships and stresses caution until Harding’s administration is formed. He cautions that procedure should be decided after officials inform themselves and assess approaches most likely to succeed. He notes Eastern Europe’s instability complicates disarmament and that the new administration will determine the best path.
Twin babies Vlarokd and Helen Washburne died today at Heaton hospital after Friday evening birth. Father Mr Lisle Washburne left for East Haven to bring them home and burial plans were mentioned. Local industry notes and regulatory meetings are referenced alongside scattered miscopied items.
New York Jan 22 Ambassador Roland Morris said Japanese fear California’s plan to classify aliens by citizenship eligibility could threaten property and personal rights. He cited ongoing talks with Japan to establish a US Japan treaty and noted Tokyo’s objections to singling out a group of aliens for restricted rights while other foreigners keep rights.
Washington court history recounts the government's Sherman Act and Clayton Act suits against Shoe Machinery Company. It details lease clauses restricting buyers to use only the firm’s machines, initial district rulings, appellate wrangles, and a Supreme Court review of retroactive power and patents.
A glass window in President-elect Harding's private car stateroom near the rear platform was struck by a stone at Jacksonville on January 22. The projectile caused minor damage but no injuries were reported as Harding and companions traveled with the party away from Augustine.
The British submarine K.5 under Commander John A. Gaines was lost with all hands Thursday near Land's End on the approach to the English Channel. The K class, a late type, is 338 feet long with speeds up to 24 knots surfaced and nine knots submerged, armed with torpedoes and guns.
Chicago Jan 22 Hoover European relief and Near East relief committees credited today with accepting the offer of Middle West farmers to supply corn for relief abroad. J R Howard, president in New York, said the two committees would use the corn to raise transportation funds. Howard led 1,250,000 farmers in conferences with Hoover and others. The slogan is Let we market our surplus in relief and take our pay in good will. The public is expected to pay the transportation costs.
The article describes rice paddies as irregular mud-walled depressions filled with water and planted with beans on top. Farmers manage water cycles by draining fields at harvest and refilling in spring, using manure and straw as fertilizer. Labor is heavy, often involving family members and even irrigation by hand carts from distant sites. It notes Tokyo’s reliance on farmers for waste removal and fertilizer, highlighting broader Japanese agricultural reliance on human waste as a nutrient source amid a wage system.
Report cites Fana ne Kearns claiming the $54 bond posted for the Carpentier Domergue bout was located. He asserts Dan McKerrick and others knew where the bond was and a copy lies in a bank deposit from early November. The text blends garbled stock notes and unrelated items from the Fosten Transcript.
Charles Piek of Chicago, former director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, testified before the House committee and denied charges by Martin Gillen against the corporation. Piek said Schwab never took a cent from the government for salary or expenses, and described Schwab’s reluctant appointment to lead the fleet during the 1918 crisis.
Coast guardsmen reported the Munemayart Meno ship arrived amid heavy freight and sailed for Mason after crossing a disrupted network. The steamer was not towed after being floated from Beare’s local, and a survey will assess damage though no injuries were confirmed.
Prohibition agents raided the Jackson Morris undertaking parlors in Chicago and seized nearly 100 bottles of liquor. Neighbors saw a squad arrive suddenly as visitors were allowed inside. Three dozen quarts of high grade whisky were found in a purple casket lined with satin. A body basket yielded more whiskey and Sam Harris was arrested.
Boston police officers were no longer accused after four men were discharged by court action. Alfred Murray and Adrian Ward faced burglary charges at a chocolate factory and a wine store, but the district attorney did not press the cases. Ralph W. Hyatt was found guilty of larceny for stealing four waters from a jewelry store. Harvey D. Yates faced a statutory offense trial that ended in a hung jury and was not retried amid claims of a conspiracy linked to his beat policing.
Hog Island completes its last ship build as the Emergency Fleet Corporation plans handover to the United States Shipping Board next month. The yard, once a wartime giant, employed over 36,000 people and has produced 1223 vessels totaling 946,700 deadweight tons since keel laying on February 21, 1918.
Middlebury college graduate Ruth G Holland died serving as a missionary in Tellipalli Ceylon under the American Board. She arrived in October 1918 after a Mobilebury college career marked by W. C. A. leadership and service. A memorial service highlighted her rare grace and influential life.
Auguetion Fla January 22 A recreation program aims to ease public worry during Manting's six week Florida visit. He plans golf this afternoon and a fishing expedition, then a return to St Amguetine. He will issue invitations to functions and may face administration matters before March 4.
Night watchman Tony Franko cut a sputtering fuse two inches from a large bomb in a Brooklyn basement during reconstruction. Franko, badly burned, was hospitalized in serious condition after seeing two men, one lighting a match, who fled after firing at him.
Rochester report shows Dick Daviscourt, Texas wrestler, dislocated vertebra after a one hour and 20 minute title bout with Ed Lewis. Daviscourt was defeated by five headlocks and carried from the mat. The incident followed a hard fought championship match in which Lewis secured the victory.
A major blaze in Brattleboro started around two in the afternoon, gutting a three story frame structure owned by Warren family and another top story building at a corner near Flat Street. Loss estimated near 15,000 with extensive damage to autos and furniture stock. Fire fought for hours with limited insurance, abrupt evacuations, and threat to nearby businesses.
Jan Cucagy escaped from Joliet and later surrenders as his bride urged. He tamps down the motive and seeks a clean slate, while the case notes a robbery sentence and his return from a railroad prison. The report quotes a line about awaiting reunion after release.
A violent incident in Vergennes left two year old Janez-ereter Brush, son of Charles and Mrs Brush of Middistury, wounded after an attack during a social event. Police chased suspects toward the coast. no trace has been found. The family seeks medical help as investigators pursue leads.
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In Laurel Mississippi January 22 an aged man Albert Parsons and a woman claiming to be his wife were moved to the county poorhouse after escape from a swamp cabin. They said they lived on wild roots and game with a child found with them and no clothing. Parsons admitted catching his wife in a steel trap years ago.
Daisy Nichols a longtime Montpelier dressmaker died suddenly last evening near Dr C E Hunton’s house on Park avenue of organic heart disease while en route to Heaton hospital to visit Miss Sarah Avey who is ill. Born November 1 1878 in Montpelier she lived there all life. Survived by mother Mrs Ellen Nichole and brother George Nichols.
Lewis E Parker born Chelsea December 1 1845 served two years in the Civil War. He lived much of his life as a farmer in Orange and later moved to the Soldiers' Home in Bennington where he died after a general decline. Survived by seven children and four sisters. Funeral at East Orange church Monday at 2 PM.
William Joyal a Montpelier resident died after a prolonged illness. He was born in Saint Ayndethe and was about eighty years old. He leaves his wife and three children Ghulys Loretto and Roy Mae, plus a brother Antoine. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ane Gould aged 38 who died at her North Main Street home Wednesday was held yesterday at two o'clock. Rev Po Le Gembeperd officiated, with burial at Flowered vault. Pallbearers included James, Albert and Willum Wood, James Dickey, James Weert, and Albert Wood. Deb from out of town attended.
In Kenneinkport Maine Charles Sayward, aged 68, died after a fire beneath a stile near his home. Firemen found him unconscious and he was taken to a local duging fre where he died from pneumonia. His wife, severely injured, survived the blaze and is under care.
In Salem Massachusetts Frederick Alexander and Peabody leather workers sue in superior court seeking distribution of a $10,000 strike fund. They claim laid off members did not receive emergency compensation and request payment for idle time arising from the strike.
In Montpelier the legislature adjourned for the weekend as members planned for reconvening Monday afternoon. Officials linger in the House lobby while about a dozen men play cards. Expectation runs high for introduction of about 15 bills in the House and Senate, including an education bill sought by Miss Ransom of Castleton who campaigned for the two normal schools.
Laval council of Union St. Jean Baptiste of America presented a French program at Worthen hall last evening. The event featured singing and readings plus the two act play La Veuve d Harpagon. Miss Ruth Vanis and Archambant opened with a duet La Chasse nots Gazelles and a dialogue See Deux Petite Averats by Ren aol Henri Archanbault. The cast included Mme d Harenne AUG Tuguet Franpose servant. Mlle Dora Bisson. Mlle Anna Dessepeatt ine. Mlle Leona 'anting. and Archambanit with Rev. A. M. [Mefeuna, pastor of St. Monica's Church addressing the audience.
Ex-cept Harrison, formerly an army captain, released after court martial found on charges connected to aiding an army unit and knowledge of Newark New Jersey’s bid. Findings to be publicized later as officials in Washington review the case.
A court today dismissed the hearing involving the American Railway system dispute. The proceeding centered on alleged collusion and stress between the American Railway Laissez Fair Association and the Union. Key counsel included Wentam and Cammerer.
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